We have heard from our friends at OEC Group that while traveling from Xiamen to Los Angeles, the Maersk Eindhoven encountered severe weather and possibly experienced engine failure, sending a significant number of containers overboard and damaging containers remaining on board. The full extent of the damage has not yet been confirmed.
OEC has advised their clients that their customer service representatives would reach out to all clients who have been affected by this incident. For those unfortunate shippers who are affected, it is possible that Maersk will not be liable for the damages based on the “Perils of the Sea” exclusion in the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act. This fact may leave uninsured customers with little to no recourse.
This is another example of the need for a full review of all cargo insurance policies as these incidents are becoming way too common.
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